Rockies complete sweep, pitching and offense driving wins
PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
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Denver. The Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros in a three-game sweep at Coors Field this week, winning 5-1 on Tuesday and 9-1 on Wednesday as Willi Castro, Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman homered and starting pitchers Kyle Freeland and Michael Lorenzen limited Houston's offense. The wins moved Colorado to .500 and a four-game streak this week; Antonio Senzatela and Zach Agnos recorded saves, while crowd attendance and team momentum were noted, and the club's improvement was compared to its previous season's 43-119 finish, prompting continued observation by coaches and media.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Previous season: Rockies finished with a major-league-worst 43-119 record.
- Early season: Rockies secured a 5-1 win over Astros on Tuesday; Castro and Moniak homered.
- Following day: Rockies won 9-1, Lorenzen tossed into the sixth and Goodman homered.
- The sweep moved the Rockies to .500 and a multi-game winning streak.
- Analysts and media noted pitching improvements, attendance figures, and comparisons to last season.
News Intelligence
- The Rockies' recent wins are a morale boost for Denver fans. It's a great time to show your support and enjoy the game. Check out the Rockies' schedule and consider catching a game at Coors Field.
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The Colorado Rockies benefited from timely offense and improved starting pitching, producing a three-game sweep over the Houston Astros and raising team morale.
The Houston Astros suffered a series loss with pitching that allowed early runs and limited offensive response, resulting in a sweep at Coors Field.
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